Modular Homes

Today’s modular homes offer more variety, quality, and value to builders and home buyers than ever before! Modular homes greatly increase the quality, while reducing the inefficiencies of site-built construction, such as labor shortages, weather delays, unpredictable material costs and lengthy building times. Modular homes are also built using state-of-the-art technology in a factory setting while using the same materials as site-built homes. In New Mexico, modular homes are regulated by the Construction Industries Division (CID), which uses the same building codes as site-built homes.

Modular homes are a financially sound investment. Appraisals on modular homes are even comparable to site-built homes and can appreciate in value over time.

In addition, much like the manufactured housing industry, modular housing is a leading industry on energy efficiency and green building construction. Because a modular home is built in a controlled factory setting, it is easier to incorporate energy efficient features and environmentally friendly products into the home. Furthermore, both the federal government and the New Mexico state government have passed legislation enabling modular homeowners to obtain tax incentives for including energy efficient design and products in their homes.

Modular home producers provide the consumer with every amenity at a reduced cost, and with design flexibility that provides a wide range of options! Find out for yourself why modular housing is becoming a more and more popular choice for homeowners everywhere!

Advantages of Modular Housing

Controlled Factory Setting Modular homes are built inside a controlled factory setting that enables manufacturers to use highly-automated, technologically-advanced systems to ensure the highest possible quality of workmanship and greatly reducing both construction time and the wasted materials normally generated by new construction. Modular construction also allows for the building AND the site work to be completed simultaneously, reducing the overall completion schedule by as much as 50%. All of these savings are then passed on to builders and home-buyers.

More Environmentally Friendly Construction Process Modular construction generates less materials waste and less site disturbances than comparable site-built structures. With the same plans being constantly built, the manufacturer has records of exactly what quantity of materials is needed for a given job. While waste from a site-built home may typically fill several large dumpsters, construction of a modular home generates much less waste.

State & Local Building Codes Before construction, all building plans must be reviewed and approved by the New Mexico state government and the local government where the home will be placed. Modular homes are constructed according to Title 14 of the New Mexico Administrative Code and are regulated by the Construction Industries Division (CID) of New Mexico. These are the very same building codes used in traditional site-built construction.

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Factory Inspections Plan reviews and in-factory inspections are conducted by certified third-party inspectors before each home can receive its final seal-of-approval. In many jurisdictions, this level of review exceeds the requirements of traditional site-built construction.

Site-Preparation, Delivery, & Installation While the home is being built off-site in the factory, the local builder is responsible for the foundation work and site preparation for the modular home according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Modular home foundations are certified engineered in the same manner as those of site-built homes and are inspected by local building inspectors.

After construction, the separate modules are site-delivered, where the components are securely placed onto the permanent foundation. Manufacturers work with their local builder-dealer or general contractor in the area to make sure the home is properly installed.

In addition, modular home manufacturers have the ability to service remote locations. Particularly in remote parts of New Mexico, there can be much higher costs to build a site-built house in a remote area or in an area experiencing a construction boom such as mining towns.

Final Inspection Once the components are set, the builder is then responsible for finishing any remaining items, such as utility connections and interior finish work, to be completed before the move-in date. Prior to occupancy by the buyer, a final inspection is conducted by a New Mexico Construction Industries Division inspector to ensure once more that the newly-installed home meets all building standards. When the home passes final inspection a certificate of occupancy is issued on the home certifying it is in compliance.

Numerous Financing OptionsToday's homes have a wide variety of financing options, including personal property loans (purchasing the home separate from the land) and conventional financing (land/home packages) with fixed and adjustable rate mortgages. VA and FHA financing is also available. You can arrange financing directly with your Model Center or through the lender of your choice. These Financing Specialists are an excellent resource to help you choose the right option to fit your lifestyle and your budget. Talk to multiple mortgage lenders in your area to make sure you get the financing that is right for you. Find a Lender

Appraisals Modular homes are very competitive to site-built homes in terms of maximizing appraisal value. In addition, modular homes can be built with the same amenities and construction features as site-built homes that add to appraisal value.